Kayakers Are the First to Conquer Harrowing Gorges of the “Grand Canyon Pacific”

In June, the American/Brazilian kayaking team of Ben Stookesberry, Chris Korbulic, Ben Marr, and Pedro Oliva paddled, portaged, climbed, and rappelled to complete the first descent of the “Grand Canyon Pacific,” the Beriman River in Papua New Guinea. The river is reputedly one of the South Pacific’s most challenging for kayakers.

Kayakers Are the First to Conquer Harrowing Gorges of the “Grand Canyon Pacific”

In June, the American/Brazilian kayaking team of Ben Stookesberry, Chris Korbulic, Ben Marr, and Pedro Oliva paddled, portaged, climbed, and rappelled to complete the first descent of the “Grand Canyon Pacific,” the Beriman River in Papua New Guinea. The river is reputedly one of the South Pacific’s most challenging for kayakers.